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connected goods :: fair trade {giveaway}

Connected Goods, strives to bring innovative, well designed Fair Trade products and a unique human experience. While shopping at Connected you will not only support the artisan that made the product, but will also connect into a small piece of their life story.  They focus on each artisan’s life experience as it relates to their creation.

While they source primarily from companies that are members of Fair Trade Federation and World Fair Trade Organization, there are a few exceptions. For these companies they research their practices to understand how they apply Fair Trade principles, and to ensure that they are adhering to Fair Trade values.

Connected is a different type of consumer experience. It is our goal to enhance the act of consumption by creating an interactive, meaningful experience between you and the artisan.

The people are, and always will be the inspiration throughout our endeavors.

I loved looking through the site finding unique and find products that I would love.  They have super cute toys for babies and children of all ages.  You can then jump over and get something pretty for mom, whether it be jewelry or a cute top.

Look at this cute zig zag bag…I would love to carry this around.  Reminds me of the ever so trendy Chevron pattern you see now.

I love being able to tell you all about shops I have never heard of, this is one of them.  They have so many fun and unique items.  You are bound to find something.

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A SIMPLE GIVEAWAY!
One SIMPLE reader will win a $100 good at connectedgoods.com. Enter via rafflecopter:
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Winner will be randomly chosen on July 26, 2012 at 12:01 am. Please reference our About Page at the top of SIMPLE before entering. Open to US only to all that are 18+ years old.

*This is a sponsored post.  No product was provided to me for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed are my own*

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  • trixx
    July 25, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    I like the Tropical Acai Bead necklace

  • Lisa L
    July 25, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    I’d love to get the Fair Trade Handmade Wood Necklace Stand

  • Penny B W
    July 25, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    I think I would get the Fair Trade Cotton Ring Bag and also something for my home!

  • Teh Doll
    July 25, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    Handmade Wood Eyeglass Holder

  • Brutus Duffy
    July 24, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    One thing I want is the Chivas Fair Trade Clear Complexion Goat Milk Soap

  • Gina M (crave to save)
    July 24, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    I liked the Reclaimed Chapatti Board
    Entered the rafflecopter form as “crave to save”

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    gina.m.maddox (AT) gmail (DOT) com

  • Missy L
    July 24, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    I like the Small Knitting Basket and the Vetiver Bath Mat

  • Joana A
    July 24, 2012 at 5:10 am

    i like the handmade canvas wine gift bag set

  • Nicholle
    July 23, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    I would choose the Cotton & Leather Hand Woven Shoulder Bag

  • Kacie Hough
    July 23, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    I would get the Fair Trade Children’s Organic Bird Rattles, Organic Blue Owl Doll and the Organic Owl Hat.

  • Jaime
    July 23, 2012 at 11:03 am

    I like the kids toys, really like the finger puppets

  • Lesli
    July 23, 2012 at 3:01 am

    Maybe the Embroidered Lumbar Pillow!

  • 1955nurse
    July 23, 2012 at 1:08 am

    So many wonderful hand-crafted items! I’d certainly get some toys for my Grandkids, and then some things for my House, but really hard to choose!!! Maybe the Coconut Shell Luminaries… Thanks for the chance!!!

  • Marci
    July 22, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    I would get the and the Organic Yoyo Doll Elephant for my new granddaughter!

  • nannypanpan
    July 20, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    i might get the woven belt tangerine
    nannypanpan@gmail.com

  • amy pugmire
    July 20, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    i like the Handmade Kid’s Journal – Elephant

  • Sonya Morris
    July 20, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    I would get some of the Wild Olive Wood Dishes.

  • christine jessamine
    July 20, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    i would love to get the Travel Tic Tac Toe Games!

  • Kim
    July 20, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    I’d get a few: Baby Animal Ring Rattles

  • Laura Jacobson
    July 20, 2012 at 1:53 am

    Oh I just love the Small Knitting Basket – Aqua!!! Beautiful!

  • zoesmumlizs
    July 19, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    i would get the butterfly puzzle

  • Rachel
    July 19, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    A Tagua bracelet. I have a necklace and LOVE it!!

  • Abby M
    July 18, 2012 at 10:47 pm

    I love the owl hat and the other plush items for kids!

  • Janell
    July 18, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    So many great things! I love the African bath bin baskets!

  • Jill A. Collins
    July 18, 2012 at 9:53 am

    I love the Handmade Fair Trade Woven African Basket

  • Jennifer T.
    July 17, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    I’d get the Men’s Recycled Rice Bags Blue Duffle.
    jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com

  • katrina
    July 17, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    I am absolutely in love with the Kantha Recycled Sari Baby Blanket – Swirls

  • Wanda McHenry
    July 17, 2012 at 10:14 am

    I’d get a few of the Green Floral Ceramic Wall Hooks and a Ethiopian Cotton Anything Towel – Blue

  • Margot C
    July 17, 2012 at 3:11 am

    I think I’d get the Fair Trade Shoes with the Embroidered Flowers

  • Rochel S
    July 16, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    I love the Knit Donut and Cupcake Rattle sets!

  • Stacey B
    July 16, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    I love the Hand Painted Gray Enamelware Pitcher

  • Anne Perry
    July 16, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    I get the Kantha Recycled Sari Baby Blanket – Green Floral

    & the toadstool rattles

  • sindy murray
    July 16, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    I would get the Knit Cupcake Rattle Set!

  • Firefly
    July 16, 2012 at 2:53 am

    The hand stitched baby blankets are gorgeous.

  • Michelle C
    July 15, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    I like the Fair Trade Handmade Wood Necklace Stand. Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  • Staci A
    July 15, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    I would get the Fair Trade Hand-knit Baby Bunny Hat and the Fair Trade Handmade Kid’s Mobile!

  • Carrie Phelps
    July 15, 2012 at 8:39 am

    That was hard trying to select! I would get my granddaughter the Kantha Recycled Sari Baby Blanket – Swirls as well as some of the beautiful handmade toys.

  • Theresa J
    July 15, 2012 at 4:14 am

    I would love to pick some of the awesome journals

  • Amanda Alvarado
    July 15, 2012 at 1:28 am

    I think I would get the Kantha Throw in the Midnight Purple

  • Sus
    July 14, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    The everyday passport travel bag and Hand-Woven West African Storage Basket – Brown – Small.

  • Christine
    July 14, 2012 at 11:01 am

    I would like the Handcrafted Natural African Sandalwood Tray.
    Thanks for the chance!

  • Jessica O
    July 14, 2012 at 10:47 am

    I would probably get a couple of the toys. I especially love the Knit Cupcake Rattle Set!

  • Rochelle
    July 14, 2012 at 8:52 am

    I would get the Mango Wood Pizza Board – Large. Thanks!

  • Connie Gruning
    July 14, 2012 at 12:54 am

    I would love to have the Hand-woven Tape Pattern Scarf – Burnt Sienna

  • Leann Lindeman
    July 13, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    I love the handcrafted chandelier lights!!! My fave color is Tide Pool.

  • Donna George
    July 13, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    I really like One-of-a-kind Kantha Quilt – Blue Bouquet a LOT!!

  • kaye lake
    July 13, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    Gray enamel ware pitcher set

  • Jennifer Rote
    July 13, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    I like the Handcrafted Coconut Shell Luminary Set

  • Bridgett zaidi
    July 13, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    Love the baby fruit rattles for my twins

  • Jen Spica
    July 13, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    I like the olive wood sushi plates and the cupcake rattles

  • Heather!
    July 13, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    I love the Mango Wood Pizza Boards!

    Thanks!
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  • Brandy
    July 13, 2012 at 11:44 am

    handmade wooden butterfly puzzle

  • Adina
    July 13, 2012 at 11:11 am

    i like the zigzag bag too!

  • Kathy S
    July 13, 2012 at 10:53 am

    I love their woven storage baskets.

  • Mary Beth Elderton
    July 13, 2012 at 10:48 am

    So many nice things! The Enamel Tumblers, the throws, the bird houses, the baskets!
    I might choose theKantha Quilt – Rust Flutter–beautiful.

  • Cheryl Abdelnour
    July 13, 2012 at 10:37 am

    I like the Amazon Tribal Statement Necklace.

  • Jennifer
    July 13, 2012 at 10:34 am

    I love the fair trade high top shoes!

  • Ruth Anderson
    July 13, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Probably a cute top.

  • Holly Thomas
    July 13, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Lots of handmade soap!! 🙂

  • Julie
    July 13, 2012 at 10:26 am

    I’d probably get the recycled pop can bicycle. I also look items from Africa (wish the description of the items said where they were from.)

  • Samantha C.
    July 13, 2012 at 10:24 am

    I would love some baskets for our bathroom.

  • Jaimie Adams
    July 13, 2012 at 9:13 am

    I would definitely get the Frog Pumice Stone Foot Scrubber for my mom. She loves frogs and would love this! 🙂 I also like some of the baby toys. I have so many friends that are about ready to have babies. These would make great gifts for them! I also really like some of the wooden kitchen utensils. Thanks!

  • Georgiana
    July 13, 2012 at 7:06 am

    The Fair Trade Soap Gift Set – Heart Pumice Stone is lovely for myself and for a gift too! Very pretty and useful!

  • Chelsey
    July 12, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    I would get the Firefly Tear Drop t light holders and the Ceramic Hand Painted Hardware Knobs in grey.

  • Anne Lehnick
    July 12, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    I would get some of the woven baskets – probably with colors in them

  • Renata
    July 12, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    Love the baskets and the handwoven owl!

  • Patricia
    July 12, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    I would love the Fair Trade Gift Set – Happy Feet

  • Laurie Adams
    July 12, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    So many little things I like; for sure will start with some Green Floral Ceramic Wall Hook. I am wondering if you have to use the $100 on one item or if you can get several…
    Thank you!

    • Jaime :: owner
      July 13, 2012 at 9:21 am

      hi Laurie, It is a shopping spree, so you could get multiple items =) Good Luck!

  • Angela
    July 12, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    I think I would get the Handmade Kid’s Ruffled Apron

  • Ray
    July 12, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    Peace Pillow is lovely. Great review & giveaway!

  • Toby
    July 12, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    Hand-woven Tape Pattern Scarf – Burnt Sienna

  • Anne N.
    July 12, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    I like the Leather Tripod Collapsible Stool

  • Melissa H.
    July 12, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    I think I might buy some rattles and a blanket for our little one arriving next month!

  • Jessica
    July 12, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    I love the cupcakes and organic fruit items for my kidos! The finger puppets are really cute as well! So many items I like! 🙂

  • tracey byram
    July 12, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    I’d get the Small Kenyan Market Bag

  • Kelly Andrus
    July 12, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    I would get the Amazon Tribal Statement Necklace
    Tagua Bib Statement Necklace (Berry)

  • Shana
    July 12, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    Handmade Fair Trade Woven African Knitting Basket
    This would make a great gift for my sister!

  • Tamara Sz
    July 12, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    I think i’d get the Knit Cupcake Rattle Set, the Chivas Fair Trade Goat Milk Soap – Original, Handmade Wood Earring Stand, and the Travel Tic Tac Toe Game!

    How fun!

  • tami
    July 12, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    so hard to choose! but i would probably get myself a couple of the cheaper necklaces (beaded ones) (or this: http://www.connectedgoods.com/Fair-Trade-Products/Playita-Necklace-Citrus.html) and something cute for my girls, like a couple of dolls. but oh! the baskets aer awesome too!

  • Renee
    July 12, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    what a CUTE site! i love all the baby toys! so simple and sweet!

    • Jaime :: owner
      July 12, 2012 at 2:58 pm

      I know aren’t they…I love how they are made…=)

  • purplelarkspur
    July 12, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    I love the zig zag bag!

  • Renee Richardson
    July 12, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    I would love to use it toward the Mango Wood Pizza Board in large. Thanks for the awesome giveaway 🙂

    Renee
    fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com

  • Cacie
    July 12, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    I would probably get the peace pillow.

  • Anna Cooper
    July 12, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    I don’t know what I would buy. There are so many things I saw I would get… toys for my kids to gifts for my family for Christmas.

  • katie
    July 12, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    the recycled sari blanket is my favorite!!! sooo pretty 🙂

  • Jeanna
    July 12, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    I would choose the Kantha Recycled Sari Baby Blanket in Green Floral.

  • Cassandra Eastman
    July 12, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    I’d have to get the Doughnut Rattles, and the Owl Doll for sure… Maybe one the baby blankets, or the owl hat as well. And something for me 🙂

  • Jenny McClamroch
    July 12, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Handwoven baskets!

  • Sarah
    July 12, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    Such a cute owl! Fun site 🙂

    • Jaime :: owner
      July 12, 2012 at 2:57 pm

      I know I had to feature the owl….so cute!!